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By  Anthony Vecchione 03:03 pm April 14, 2025
Glucose monitoring specialist Dexcom announced it received FDA clearance for its G7 15 Day continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system for people 18 and older with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes.  G7 15 Day, scheduled to launch in the second half of this year, will have a 15.5-day wear time (including a 12-hour grace period) and last 15% longer than Dexcom G7, according to the company. ...
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By  Jessica Hagen 11:37 am March 26, 2025
Cardiometabolic digital diagnostics company Nanowear announced a licensing and data partnership with glucose monitoring specialist Dexcom to integrate glucose data from the Dexcom G7 into its SimpleSense nanotechnology-enabled wearable.  Nanowear offers home-based, AI-enabled digital diagnostics for cardiometabolic health. The company's FDA-cleared SimpleSense wearable reads patient vitals, such...
Jake Leach, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Dexcom
By  Jessica Hagen 01:20 pm November 26, 2024
Editor's note: This article has been updated with clarifying comments from Dexcom.  Glucose-monitoring specialist Dexcom made several announcements this year, including receiving FDA clearance for its over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) solution Stelo, G7's expanded capabilities to connect directly to the Apple Watch and, most recently, its $75 million investment in and strategic...
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By  Jessica Hagen 12:08 pm November 21, 2024
Glucose-monitoring specialist Dexcom announced it has made a $75 million strategic investment in health-tracking ring maker Oura and established a strategic partnership to enable two-way data flow between Dexcom's continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and the Oura Ring. Dexcom will contribute $75 million to Oura's Series D funding round, which will bring Oura's valuation to more than $5 billion....
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By  Nathan Eddy 01:28 pm July 31, 2024
The Tandem Diabetes Care t:slim X2 Insulin Pump, which is compatible with glucose monitoring specialist Dexcom's G7 and G6 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, has been cleared for sale by Health Canada, the department within the government of Canada responsible for national health policy. t:slim, which holds up to 300 units of insulin, boasts a color touchscreen, a rechargeable battery...
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By  Nathan Eddy 08:53 am June 7, 2024
Glucose-monitoring specialist Dexcom announced it is expanding its diabetes-management capabilities by offering direct connectivity to the Apple Watch for its G7 continuous glucose monitoring system via a dedicated Bluetooth connection. The feature allows users to check their glucose readings in real-time without having their iPhone in hand. It is available in the U.S., U.K. and Ireland, and...
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By  Nathan Eddy 04:27 pm March 8, 2024
An over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) solution developed by Dexcom called Stelo has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Available without the need for a prescription, the wearable biosensor boasts a battery life of up to two weeks and adheres to the back of the upper arm.  The patch aids in the detection of normal (euglycemic) as well as low or high (...
Medical students wearing Jolly Good VR headset
By  Adam Ang 11:45 pm November 9, 2023
Jolly Good announces new palliative care VR training module Jolly Good in the United States, in partnership with Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital, has developed a new VR training module in palliative care communication.  They came up with the VR module to help medical professionals acquire the necessary communication skills to provide care to terminally ill patients and their...
A Dexcom user checking their blood glucose level in real-time via mobile app
By  Adam Ang 01:55 am June 23, 2023
The digital healthcare business of South Korean internet company Kakao Corporation has entered into a collaboration agreement with Dexcom to set up a global digital diabetes management service. According to a press statement, the deal combines Kakao Healthcare's capabilities in AI and software technology with Dexcom's continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, Dexcom G6 and G7, which the...
Dexcom G6 CGM system
By  Adam Ang 09:39 pm February 23, 2023
Dexcom takes G6 CGM to Singapore Global CGM device maker Dexcom has launched its latest CGM system in Singapore.  Distributed through its partner DKSH Singapore, the prick-less Dexcom G6 CGM uses a wearable sensor and transmitter to continuously measure and send glucose levels wirelessly to a compatible smart device. It pairs with a companion mobile app on iOS and Android devices, enabling the...